Towers Talk Podcast

Join Angela Delfine-Mechler and Patrick O'Donnell during the TTP Season Finale as they interview a very special guest, President Gordon Gee! President Gee will share about his experiences during the pandemic as college president, what some of his favorite hobbies were, and some words of wisdom with our first-year students! You won't want to miss it!

Join Angela and Patrick as they interview the 2021 RA Hall of Fame Award Recipients: Ashley Van Camp from Oakland East & Oakland Apartments, as well as a trio of girls from Braxton Tower (the best Tower): Heather Hughes, Jadynn Veigel, and previous TTP guest Hannah Byxbee. Listen as our guests share some of their favorite memories as Ras and what they learned from their experience. Tune in here!

Join Angela and Patrick as they interview 4 former Ras from the past 4  graduating classes: Ian Janos, Madison White, Morgan Szafranski, and Lily Westbrook! These 4 amazing alumni will talk about their experiences as Ras and share some insight into what they are doing post-grad. Tune in here!

Join Angela and Patrick as they interview two of our Senior RAs, Deionte Harrilla-Gray from Lyon Tower and Thatcher Stevens from Braxton Tower. Deionte and Thatcher will share some tips to prepare for finals and what they wish they knew before their first WVU finals week! You won't want to miss it!

Join Angela and Patrick as they interview Dr. Chris MacDonald, the Executive Director of Housing at WVU. Dr. MacDonald will share some information about hall closing for this semester and will share some words of wisdom with students. Tune in here!

Join Angela and Patrick as they interview Kristin Brewster, an Academic Advisor with the Statler College of Engineering. She is the Curricular Outreach Program Coordinator for Statler and the Campus Partner who works with the Engineering LLC in Braxton Tower. Kristin will share some info on her experience here at WVU and with the engineering LLC. Tune in here!

Join Angela and Patrick as they interview Dr. Trish Cendana, the Executive Director of Residence Life! Trish will share some of her favorite Residence Life moments and what she loves about WVU. Listen here!

Join Angela and Patrick as they interview the new Lyon Tower Grad RHC, Tori Knotts! Tori is a former RA for Lyon Tower and Seneca Hall and has had a number of student leadership experiences on campus in SGA, RHA, RAC, and NRHH. Tune in to hear about her student experience at WVU.

Join Angela and Patrick as they interview their friends from Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, Ixya Vega and Emily Womeldorff. Ixya and Emily will talk about the work they've done in the Morgantown community and all of the services that Planned Parenthood has to offer. Check it out here!

Join Angela and Patrick as they interview 4 Tower's Ras: Hailee Elza, Rachael Saepic, Hannah Byxbee, and Raven Powers! The Ras will talk about their experiences working during COVID-19 and some ways they've connected with their hall communities. You won't want to miss it!

Join Angela and Patrick as they interview Sam Wilmoth, Title IX Education Specialist for the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Sam helps support students going through the Title IX process and offers trainings to students on campus. Sam will talk about Title IX at WVU as well as some of the resources that the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion provide to all students at WVU.

Join RHC Angela and Patrick as they interview Tammy Thomas and Nancy Smith from WVU Facilities on the Evansdale Campus. Nancy and Tammy will share some info about the semester with students and will share what students can do to help make their jobs a little bit easier. Listen here!

Join RHC Angela and Patrick as they interview Jason Brick, the outgoing RHC of Brooke Tower. Jason will share some of his proudest moments from working as an RHC here at WVU and what advice he would give to himself as a freshmen. Tune in here!

Join our hosts RHCs Angela Delfine-Mechler and Patrick O'Donnell for a new semester of TTP! This week they interview Eric O'Hara, Associate Director of Housing Services to talk about the Spring 2021 move-in process and other important info. Eric will also talk about the room change process for the year. Listen here!

Join Angela and Patrick as they wrap up the semester in their final episode for the fall season! Join this week to learn about their professional journey leading to WVU, their greatest accomplishments as Residence Life professionals, and their words of wisdom for their 19-year-old selves! Tune in this week and catch them again next semester when they bring you more interviews from members of the WVU Community!

Join Angela and Patrick as they interview Ellen Rodrigues, the interim Director of the LGBTQ+ Center at WVU. Ellen will talk about services provided by the center and how you can be a quality ally to the LGBTQ+ Community! Tune in here to learn more.

Join Angela & Patrick as they interview Niara Campbell, the Program Coordinator for the WVU Center for Learning, Advising, and Student Success. Niara will talk about The Rise program and The Quad LLC, as well as other opportunities for students to find support! Tune in to learn more!

Join Angela and Patrick as they interview the Director of WellWVU and host of the podcast, Wellbeing Wednesdays, Courtney Weaver! Courtney will share some info on the services that WellWVU provides and talk a little about alcohol safety. You won't want to miss it!

Want to know more about engagement in the residence halls? Join Angela & Patrick as they interview Associate Director for Residential Learning, Tyler Gailey. Tyler talks about the challenges with connecting to residents during COVID-19, shares words of wisdom for our first-year students, and explains what it means to have a residential curriculum in the halls!

Join Angela and Patrick as they interview Corey Farris, the Dean of Students here at WVU! He will share some of his challenges this semester, what has gone well, and why he loves being a Mountaineer for life! You won't want to miss it.

Join Angela & Patrick as they interview Joslyn Brown, Assistant Director of Residence Life, to talk about the Resident Assistant selection process! Learn more about why you should apply to be an RA and how you can do it. RA info sessions are happening NOW so sign up to attend a virtual session today using the following link: https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_43jVk2ek5bN2tUh

Join Patrick & Angela this week as they reflect on the first half of the semester. They'll share their thoughts on move-ins, their challenges and triumphs with student programming, and their hopes for the semester going forward! You don't want to miss it.

Join Angela & Patrick this week as they talk about voting with Dr. Erik Herron & Joshua Squires from the Political Science Department. Dr. Herron is an Eberly College Professor of Political Science whose research focuses on political institutions, especially electoral systems. Joshua Squires is a Graduate TA with the Department of Political Science and is currently working on his dissertation at WVU, studying the administration of election day polling places and its effect. Dr. Herron will also talk about some resources in the show that you can learn more about by visiting the links below: Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page National Association of Secretaries of State: https://www.nass.org/can-I-vote In WV: https://services.sos.wv.gov/Elections/Voter/AmIRegisteredToVote In Mon County: https://www.monongaliacountyclerk.com

Join Angela and Patrick as they interview Mark Simpson from Mail Services. Mark has worked for WVU in the Mail Room for 13 years and loves his job here. Tune in to learn more about the Towers mailroom and how much our U.S. Postal Workers do for us!

Join hosts Angela and Patrick as they interview Residence Life Assistant Director, Johnny Kocher. Johnny has a number of roles, including captain in the U.S. Army, President of the Mid Atlantic Association of College and Housing Officers, and Advisor of multiple student organizations on campus. Johnny will also share a little about how he manages his time and why he loves being a cat dad!

This week, co-Hosts Angela Delfine and Patrick O'Donnell interview Residence Hall Association President, Zac Backus! Tune in as they talk about what RHA is doing for campus and why it's important to get involved with Community Council. You don't want to miss it!

This week, Angela and Patrick interview Miss West Virginia United States 2020, Jessie Pennell. Jessie is a former Lyon Tower RA and former Braxton Tower desk worker. She is also a current graduate student in the Davis College here at West Virginia University.

This week, Co-Hosts Angela and Patrick will interview West Virginia University New Student Orientation Program Coordinator, Rachel Daw. Rachel will share some of her favorite parts from NSO and what she is looking forward to this year.

This week, co-hosts Angela and Patrick will interview their Towers Residence Hall Coordinator colleagues Ryan McConnell and Jason Brick. They'll share what they're most looking forward to this year in Residence Life and share some words of wisdom.

In this intro to the Towers Talk podcast, meet hosts Angela Delfine and Patrick O'Donnell and find out what this new podcast is all about!